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Koldskål with buttermilk and lemon
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Koldskål with buttermilk and lemon

Fresh koldskål made with buttermilk, cultured milk and lemon. A classic Danish summer dessert with light acidity and soft sweetness — best ice-cold with kammerjunkere.

TraditionalSummerDessertEverydayDinnerVegetarian
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10 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

servings
Units

  • Koldskål

    • 4¼ cup Buttermilk
    • 2⅛ cup Cultured milk
    • 3 stk Egg yolks
    • 3.5 oz Sugar
    • 1 stk Lemon (finely grated zest and juice)
    • 1 tsp Vanilla sugar

  • To serve

    • 1 pk Kammerjunkere biscuits

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk egg yolks and sugar

    1. Put egg yolks and sugar in a bowl.
    2. Whisk until pale and airy.
    3 min
    Bowl
  2. 2

    Season with lemon and vanilla

    1. Add the vanilla sugar.
    2. Finely grate the lemon zest and squeeze in the juice.
    3. Stir everything well together.
    2 min
  3. 3

    Fold in cultured milk and buttermilk

    1. Add the cultured milk and stir the koldskål smooth.
    2. Fold in the buttermilk a little at a time.
    3 min
    Bowl
  4. 4

    Chill and serve

    1. Taste the koldskål — adjust with more lemon or sugar if needed.
    2. Chill the koldskål for at least 30 minutes before serving.
    3. Serve ice-cold with kammerjunkere.
    2 min

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Details

Nutrition

Calories

240kcal

Protein

7g

Fat

9g

Carbs

31g

Serving Size

300g

Dietary

Allergens

MælkÆgGluten

Serving

Suggestions

  • • Serve the koldskål ice-cold on warm summer days.

Drink Pairings

  • • non-alcoholic: Water

Side Pairings

  • • Kammerjunkere

Dessert Pairings

  • • Fresh berries

Storage

Fresh

  • • Duration: 2 days
  • • Temperature: 5°C
  • • Method: Store covered in the fridge

Tips

Preparation

  • • Use organic lemons, since both juice and zest go in.

Serving

  • • Koldskål tastes best after resting a little in the fridge.

Variations

Flavor

  • Fresh and lightly tangy

Health

  • Light summer dessert

Method

  • Cold dessert

Toppings

  • Kammerjunkere
  • Fresh berries

Author

C

Camilla

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C

Camilla